08-01-2012, 01:39 AM
Hello MG-42, your a very lucky man indeed having that happen. Even a poor action will bring upwards of $1,000.00. Your frozen action could be due to several things, actual rust inside, broken cocking plates etc. I'd suggest you strip off all the woodwork and dunk the whole action in a penetrating oil and leave immersed for a few days. Then try dropping the lever down and see it there is any movement. If not, soak it some more. Alternatively you could put the action in an ultrasonic cleaning tank, in just a couple of seconds you won't see the action for the cloud of dirt and rust that billows out of it. Many large towns have someone who can do this cleaning for you and it is fairly inexpensive. Always take your time and remember the breechblock is dropped to remove the link screw and then the block is pushed out of the top of the frame. A friend of mine who repairs Borchardts says he has lost count of the damaged breechblocks he has seen where the owner has pounded on the top of the block with a hammer in order to push it out of the bottom of the frame. Very few Borchardts were case hardened, and none of the military rifles were so be careful with it, the metal can be easily 'dinged'.
Glad you enjoyed your visit, it's a beautiful country when the weather is good, sadly this year has been the worst in living memory for a lack of sunshine and the wettest since records began in the early 1800's.
If you need any more advice or have questions on Borchardt Rifles don't hesitate to ask. I'd be interested to know what model it is and the calibre, a picture or two would also be nice.
Regards,
Harry
Glad you enjoyed your visit, it's a beautiful country when the weather is good, sadly this year has been the worst in living memory for a lack of sunshine and the wettest since records began in the early 1800's.
If you need any more advice or have questions on Borchardt Rifles don't hesitate to ask. I'd be interested to know what model it is and the calibre, a picture or two would also be nice.
Regards,
Harry